All entries for August 2009
August 27, 2009
The planet that shouldn't exist
Writing about web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/the_planet_that/
University of Warwick researcher Peter Wheatley is one of a team of physicists who have discovered a planet with ten times the mass of Jupiter, but which orbits its star in less than one Earth-day.
August 25, 2009
Gifted student’s research shows youngsters follow in parents’ footsteps for GCSE and A–levels
Writing about web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/gifted_student146s_research
As thousands of students prepare to receive their GCSE results this week, research by Warwick Junior Commissioner Lydia Backhaus reveals that despite peer pressure or current trends, we still follow in our parents’ footsteps when choosing study subjects and career paths.
August 19, 2009
Search is on for University Fellow to teach local pupils the secrets of the Universe
Writing about web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/?newsItem=094d43f6232d1488012331d2560d67ce
Sub-atomic particles and the structure of the Universe will soon be hot topics for school children in Coventry and Warwickshire.
August 18, 2009
Dentists urged to take a role in identifying children suffering from neglect
Writing about web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/dentists_urged_to/
A new policy urging dentists to check for tell-tale signs of neglect when treating children with severe oral disease has been published.
August 11, 2009
Research reveals UK holiday hotspot Cornwall has hidden glamour in buckets and spades
Writing about web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/research_reveals_uk/
Many families choosing to holiday in Cornwall this summer may be expecting pasties and windy beaches, but a new publication reveals a very different side to the popular UK destination.
August 04, 2009
University of Warwick shortlisted for international innovation award
Writing about web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/university_of_warwick_shortlisted_for_international_innovation_award1/
The University of Warwick has been selected as a finalist in the 2009 Itanium Solutions Alliance Innovation Awards.